Break a bad news to the patient.... "SPIKES"

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Breaking a bad news to the patient can be very difficult.
It not only takes mental toll but can be emotional as well, so at that time we should make sure that the patient gets the right information and is fully aware.

SPIKES → a process to break a bad news to the patient.

Setting
Perception
Invitation
Knowledge
Empathy
Strategy/Summarize

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SPIKES - that’s too much informative.

To a doctor it’s much difficult to break a bad news to the patient.

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SPIKES, this will help me in the future OPD postings. Thankyou :tada:

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Good one!
#SPIKES

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SPIKES is a protocol for delivering bad news to patients:

  1. S - Setting: Choose a private, quiet space.
  2. P - Perception: Assess the patient’s understanding.
  3. I - Invitation: Ask if they want to know details.
  4. K -Knowledge: Share information clearly, empathetically.
  5. E - Emotions: Acknowledge, validate their feelings.
  6. S - Strategy: Discuss next steps, support.

This approach helps healthcare providers deliver bad news compassionately and effectively.

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Very much informative and every doctor must know this. Thanks for sharing :raising_hands:t2:

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Thanks for the information

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Really informative. Thank you for this :raising_hands:t2:

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Informative!!

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Good information.

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